Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Viking Silk Cap
- Barker Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The York Observatory
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Crest of York St John College
- King Edward I and York
- Ouse Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- Mary Ward
- William Etty, Artist
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The County Court House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Mansion House